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components of campaigns and elections, political parties, mass media, campaign finance, debate
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1
What is the foundation of the Democratic party?
People will do best when the playing field is leveled
The best and brightest should be the decision makers
Reducing taxes supports businesses and encourages growth
The government should not tell me how to run my business
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What is the term for citizens action to approve or reject a state or local law?
Consensus
Petition
Referendum
Vote by ballot
3
How do Oregonians vote?
Caucus
Hometown Polling Place
Ballot by Mail
Precinct
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Why does Super Tuesday matter?
All Democratic delegates are awarded simultaneously
It doesn't
Simultaneous state elections award many delegates at once
All Republican delegates are awarded simultaneously
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Political party positions on policy issues are constant
False
True
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Where do most voters primarily get information to determine how they will vote?
Political research into policy positions of each candidate
Political debates
Contact with the candidates
Mass media
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When are national elections held?
In May of even numbered years
In November of odd numbered years
In May of odd numbered years
In November of even numbered years
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Which is true of voter registration requirements in the United States?
You must make a campaign donation for your vote to count
You must register as a Republican or Democrat
You must register to vote before you vote
You must register to vote in order to get a drivers license
9
Which political party ended the Great Depression with government programs?
Green
Pirate
Republican
Democratic
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A debate is an opportunity for voters to watch...
Candidates defend their policy positions
All of these
Candidates have an opportunity to question their opponents
Candidates are accountable for accusations they've made
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What is the job of a lobbyist (supposed to be)?
To use reason, logic, and data to sway votes
To threaten delegates with reduced donations to get votes
Pressure delegates for support through personal relationship
To find ways to subtly "buy" votes from delegates
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Why do political parties have national conventions?
To redefine the party platform when necessary
To select the party nominee for President
To talk about how great the U.S. is
All of these answers
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Who can a superdelegate vote for?
Any candidate from any party
Only the candidate supported by the majority of voters
Any candidate from their designated party
Only the candidate supported by the party establishment
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What is a Political Action Committee?
a group of campaigners who share a political goal
Those who decide how to allocate public funds for candidates
an illegal collections of businesses who bribe delegates
an organization to raise money to influence the government
15
What is the foundation of the Republican party?
Government intervention is necessary to protect the people
Higher taxes to support spending on social welfare programs
The government must ensure companies do the "right" thing
People should make their own decisions
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What is the system that uses 538 electors from each state and D.C. to elect our President?
Primary Election
Electoral College
General Election
15th Amendment
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What are some of the components in pluralistic realities that affect voter identify?
Age, gender, sexuality
Only your political party
Income level, education level, location
All of these
18
What is the difference between a primary and general election?
Ballot measures must be decided in a Primary election
Nonpartisan elections must be in a General election
General elections decide final candidate selections
General elections narrow the field of candidates
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What is a delegate?
Someone who campaigns for a specific candidate
Someone who advocates for political change
A representative of the public who makes decisions
An employee of a political party
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What is the part of the election process in which voters select a party's nominee for office?
Electoral College
Primary Election
General Election
Voter Registration
21
Which election comes first?
Primary
Ballot Measure
General
Caucus
22
What must happen for a candidate to win the Presidential election?
S/he must win the majority of electoral college votes
S/he must receive the most votes
S/he must win the majority of primary elections
S/he must win the majority of the state's endorsements
23
Political party base ideology is constant
False
True
24
What is it called when popular, respected, or famous people publicly offer political support?
Proposition
Legislation
Initiative
Endorsement
25
Which political party fought to end slavery?
Republican
Democratic
Libertarian
Constitution
26
What are considerations related to "branding" of political candidates?
All of these components are considerations
Relationships: alliances, donors, endorsements, PACs, IGs
Rhetoric: favorable topics, public policy, language/vocab
Appearance: clothes, hair, movements, shoes, colors
27
If someone is serving in an elected office and they are running for reelection, they are...
Less known than other candidates
The incumbent
Prooooobably going to lose
Guaranteed to keep their seat
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What is a caucus?
Meeting of potential acts, applying for a circus job
Meeting of Republicans and Democrats to find common ground
Meeting of leaders in a political party to decide goals
Meeting of voters to express priorities to elected officials
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Why are campaign donations controversial?
Low income people are not able to have their concerns heard
Donations MAY lead to favorable treatment for donors
Donations can fund candidate's personal expenses
Not every candidate gets donations so it isn't fair
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In a primary election, what is selected?
President and Vice-President
Local and State offices only
Candidates to be elected into all offices
The candidate for each party to be nominated for election
